Sports, musculoskeletal and longevity medicine
Meet Our Consultant
Dr. Haytham Salem
Consultant Family Medicine | Sports & Musculoskeletal Medicine
Dr. Haytham Salem brings more than 15 years of medical experience to Perfect Balance in Abu Dhabi. His practice combines sports and musculoskeletal medicine, diagnostic ultrasound, image-guided procedures, regenerative care and personalised strategies for joint health, recovery and healthy ageing.
About Dr. Salem
Medical expertise built around movement and long-term joint health
Dr. Haytham Salem is a British Consultant in Family Medicine with specialist expertise in sports, musculoskeletal, regenerative and longevity medicine. He works with athletes, active adults, professionals and individuals experiencing joint or musculoskeletal concerns.
His approach begins with a detailed medical and functional assessment. Where clinically appropriate, diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound may be used to examine joints, tendons, ligaments and muscles. Findings are then used to guide a personalised plan that may include an ultrasound-guided procedure, regenerative treatment, exercise prescription, metabolic optimisation or coordinated rehabilitation.
Rather than treating every patient in the same way, Dr. Salem considers the person’s symptoms, medical history, physical demands and longer-term goals. This supports informed decision-making and helps connect medical treatment with the rehabilitation needed to restore confidence in movement.
Clinical Focus at Perfect Balance
Precision assessment, targeted treatment and coordinated recovery
Services are selected following medical assessment and according to each patient’s condition, suitability and goals.
Sports & MSK Medicine
Assessment and medical management for joint, muscle, tendon, ligament and sports-related concerns.
- Advanced diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound
- Sports injury assessment and rehabilitation planning
- Return-to-play and return-to-activity programmes
- Exercise prescription and performance recovery
Interventional & Regenerative Care
Image-guided procedures and non-surgical options designed to support joint preservation and function.
- Ultrasound-guided joint injections
- Ultrasound-guided tendon procedures
- Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy
- Regenerative biologic therapies
- Osteoarthritis and joint-preservation programmes
Longevity & Metabolic Medicine
Doctor-led programmes that consider movement, muscle health, metabolism, recovery and healthy ageing together.
- Peptide therapy programmes
- Metabolic optimisation programmes
- Longevity assessments
- Body-composition optimisation
- Healthy ageing and wellness programmes
Treatment recommendations depend on a full clinical assessment. Not every procedure or programme is suitable for every patient.
Conditions Commonly Assessed
Support for active people and everyday movement
Dr. Salem assesses a broad range of sports, joint and musculoskeletal concerns in adults.
- Osteoarthritis and degenerative joint conditions
- Knee pain and cartilage degeneration
- Shoulder pain and rotator cuff conditions
- Hip pain and hip osteoarthritis
- Tendon injuries and tendinopathy
- Sports injuries
- Muscle injuries and strains
- Ligament injuries
- Back and neck pain
- Joint inflammation
- Persistent musculoskeletal pain
- Reduced mobility and functional decline
- Age-related muscle loss
- Weight-related musculoskeletal concerns
- Performance and recovery concerns
- Metabolic factors affecting joint health
Elite Sports Experience
Experience from professional sport to personalised patient care
Dr. Salem has worked within high-performance sporting environments across the UAE, United Kingdom and Middle East. This experience informs his structured approach to injury assessment, recovery planning, physical performance and safe return to activity.
- Founder and Medical Director, Arthregen Clinics
- Former Head of Medical Services, Al Nasr Football Club, UAE
- Former Medical Lead Club Doctor, Burnley Football Club, UK
- Former Club Doctor, Everton Football Club, UK
- Former Sports Medicine Physician, Saudi Olympic Committee
- Musculoskeletal Medicine Physician, Fortius Clinic London
Education & Training
International medical and sports-medicine qualifications
Dr. Salem’s training spans family medicine, orthopaedics, sports and exercise medicine, diagnostic ultrasound and advanced interventional practice.
- FFSEM (Ireland)Fellow, Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine
- DFSEM (UK)Diplomate Member, Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine
- MRCGPMember of the Royal College of General Practitioners, UK
- CCT in General PracticeCertificate of Completion of Training, UK
- IOC DiplomaSports and Exercise Medicine, Switzerland
- PG CertificateMusculoskeletal Ultrasound, Brunel University, UK
- FIFA DiplomaFootball Medicine
- Master’s DegreeOrthopaedics and Traumatology, Egypt
- MB BChMedicine and General Surgery, with Honours, Egypt
Your Appointment Journey
A connected medical and rehabilitation pathway
Each pathway is adapted to the patient rather than following a fixed treatment template.
Consultation
Review of symptoms, medical history, activity demands and goals.
Assessment
Clinical examination with diagnostic ultrasound when appropriate.
Plan
Clear explanation of findings and suitable treatment options.
Coordinated Care
Procedure, medical programme or rehabilitation referral as indicated.
Review
Progress monitoring and guidance for safe return to activity.
Consult Dr. Haytham Salem in Abu Dhabi
Request an appointment for a sports injury, persistent joint concern, musculoskeletal assessment, regenerative treatment or a personalised longevity consultation. In-clinic and teleconsultation appointments are available by appointment.